Oil Analyst/Strategist – Global Trading House – Dubai | Dubai, UAE | Flexible

Oil Analyst/Strategist – Global Trading House – Dubai

Our client, a leading global trading house, is seeking a highly analytical and driven Oil Analyst/Strategist to join their dynamic team in Dubai. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a high-calibre research and trading environment, delivering critical market insights and supporting trading strategies across crude oil and refined products.

Location: Dubai, UAE
Experience Required: 2–5 years
Contact: research@octaviusfinance.com

The Role:

• Conduct detailed analysis of oil markets, focusing on crude oil and middle distillates.
• Develop and maintain global and regional supply-demand balances.
• Monitor and forecast refinery margins, crude and product flows, and inventory trends.
• Produce actionable market intelligence and strategic recommendations to support trading teams.
• Interpret market news, geopolitical developments, and macroeconomic factors to assess their impact on oil fundamentals and pricing structures.
• Contribute to daily, weekly, and ad hoc market reports with clear, data-driven insights.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2–5 years' experience in oil market analysis within a trading house, energy major, investment bank, or consultancy.
• Strong background in supply-demand modelling, refinery analysis, and pricing dynamics.
• Solid understanding of crude oil and product markets, particularly middle distillates and gasoline.
• Highly proficient in data analytics, with strong Excel skills; Python or SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver complex analysis clearly and concisely.
• Motivated self-starter with a passion for energy markets and a commercial mindset.

Why Apply:

• Work in a dynamic, global environment at the heart of a major trading hub.
• Collaborate closely with world-class traders, analysts, and strategists.
• Attractive compensation and relocation package for top talent.

If you are a talented oil analyst looking for a step-up role in one of the world’s most exciting trading hubs, please send your CV in confidence to research@octaviusfinance.com.